Living in the Southern Hemisphere we are experiencing Autumn at the moment but Winter is hard on its heels, it's time to dig out the woollens methinks. The Western Cape is a winter rainfall region but this Easter weekend Nature was flexing her "rain muscles" and we had a taste of that rainy weather with… Continue reading Winter is on it’s way – Ordinary life
Tag: Natural light
Natural Light Photography – How to “Get the shot” before the moment passes
Take a look at these two images they were shot using natural light (no flash), using exactly the same settings f/3.5, ISO 400, 1/40 sec, lens EF50mm 1.4 but only 1 minute and 47 seconds apart! There is a significant difference between the images, do you notice how much darker the blue part of the… Continue reading Natural Light Photography – How to “Get the shot” before the moment passes
Celebrate Life & Capture the Memories
I have owned many dogs in my life and loved all of them without exception however there have been only two with whom I have had that extra special soulmate connection. The first dog was a childhood pet named Patches who has long since crossed over, more than 40 years ago now and the second… Continue reading Celebrate Life & Capture the Memories
Custard Cottage – Céad Míle Fáilte
Welcome to our new home! After living like nomads and moving from place to place for the last four years, Terry and I, along with our little family of fur children finally have a place we can really call home. As mentioned previously we bought an adorable little two bedroom cottage in the picturesque village… Continue reading Custard Cottage – Céad Míle Fáilte
Pet Photography – Schnauzer Shoot in Mossel Bay
Phew! I finally managed to get a blog post out this week, the last two weeks I've been tied up moving house, phone and internet but thankfully we are 99.9% unpacked and settled in our new home now and next week I'll post some images of my favorite things/places in our cosy Custard Cottage. Just… Continue reading Pet Photography – Schnauzer Shoot in Mossel Bay
Pet Photography Poses – How do I love thee?
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of every day's Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight. I love… Continue reading Pet Photography Poses – How do I love thee?
Shadow Photography Portrait – Embrace your dark side
“There are no shadows in darkness. Shadows are created by light, and only exist in the presence of light. Refusing to acknowledge our shadow leads us to deny the presence of light in us.” Franco Santoro "One realized all sorts of things. The value of an illusion, for instance, and that the shadow can be… Continue reading Shadow Photography Portrait – Embrace your dark side
Sue Bryce, thank you! I know what beautiful looks like …
On my blog, I have displayed mostly images of animals so far. Partly because it's an exciting challenge (a bit like riding a psychotic horse out of a burning stable, you NEVER know what is going to happen in pet photography) and because I just love animals. From a very young age I desperately wanted… Continue reading Sue Bryce, thank you! I know what beautiful looks like …
Lifestyle Shoot – Family Holiday
Here are some of the images from the C family holiday shoot - what fun we had! Miss J... Seal Island boat trip... Miss A ... The very windy Mossel Bay Lighthouse! Mr D ... Fun at the beach ... All my love moi ♥
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